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CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE AND DISPOSITION LIST

San Rafael Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Rafael

Cite as: San Rafael Municipal Code · Text as of 2026-10-04

This is a chronological listing of the ordinances of San Rafael, California, beginning with Supplement No. 14-09, submitted for inclusion in this Code.

Ordinance Number Date Description Section Section this Code
1868 9- 2-08 Amends zoning map Not codified
1869 12- 1-08 Amends title 15 1 Added 15.01.150
1870 12-15-08 Amends zoning map Not codified
1871 12-15-08 Approves joint powers agreement Not codified
1872 1- 5-09 Amends § 5.52.021 pertaining to weight limits 1, 2 5.52.021
1873 2- 2-09 Amends chapter 3.34 1 3.34.040
1874 7- 6-09 Social host ordinance div. 2 8.19.060
div. 3 8.19.080
div. 4 8.19.090
div. 5 Added 8.19.120
1875 7-20-09 Setting paramedic tax rates Not codified
1876 8- 3-09 Calling a general municipal election Not codified
1877 10- 5-09 Amends zoning map Not codified
1878 11- 2-09 Amends chapter 15.01 1 Added 15.01.155
1879 2- 1-10 Amends chapter 12.44 2 Dltd 12.44.010—12.44.060
Added 12.44.010—12.44.080
3 Added 12.16.025
4 Added 12.20.025
5 12.12.020
6 12.16.020
7 Added 12.46.010—12.46.070
8 Dltd 14.16.365
9 14.03.030
1880 3- 1-10 Reorganization of fire prevention staff 1 4.08.040
2 4.08.050A
3 4.08.060 , 4.08.070 , 4.08.110
4—7 4.08.120
8 4.08.130A
9 4.08.130D
10 12.12.020
11, 12 12.14.020
13, 14 12.16.020
15 12.20.020
16 12.26.020
17 12.28.020
18, 19 15.06.120
20 15.12.080 (i)(2)
1882 6-21-10 Zoning amendments 2 14.02.030B
3 14.03.020F
4—6 14.03.030
7 14.04.020
8, 9 14.04.030
10, 11 14.04.040
12 14.05.020
13 14.05.022
14, 15 14.05.030
16, 17 14.05.032
18, 19 Ch. 14.06
20, 21 14.06.030
22 Added 14.07.020D
23 Added 14.07.035
24—28 Ch. 14.08
29, 30 14.09.030
31, 32 14.10.030
33, 34 14.11.030
35 14.12.020A
36—38 14.12.030C, D, G
39 14.12.040
40 Ch. 14.16
41 14.16.030H 3.a.iii
42 Added 14.16.030I.3, 4
43 14.16.040
44 14.16.120
45 14.16.130
46 Added 14.16.132
47, 48 14.16.150A.1, B.1
49 14.16.160
50 14.16.220E
51 14.16.260A.3
52 Added 14.16.270D.10
53 14.16.279
54—56 14.16.285C.6, 8, 9.e.3
57 Dltd 14.16.350
58 Added 14.16.370
59, 60 14.17.100B, C.1
61 14.17.110B
62 14.17.130
63 Ch. 14.18
64 Added 14.18.020C
65, 66 14.18.040B, C
67 Added 14.18.061
68 14.18.080
69 14.18.100A
70 14.18.130A
71 14.18.220C
72 14.19.030C
73 14.19.053D.1
74 Table 14.19-1
75 Table 14.19-2
76 Added 14.22.020B
77 14.22.160
78 14.24.020A.2
79 14.25.020
80, 81 14.25.030A, B, C.4
82 Added 14.25.030C.12
83—89 14.25.040
90 14.25.050B
91—93 14.25.050F.6, G.2, 4
94 14.25.070A, F
95 14.25.080
96 14.25.090
97 14.25.150
98 14.25.190A, C, F
99 Added 14.29.020C
1883 7- 6-10 Special library services parcel tax 1 Added 3.36.010 — 3.36.080
1884 7-19-10 Amends zoning map Not codified
1885 7-19-10 Setting paramedic tax rate Not codified
1886 8-16-10 Levying special taxes Not codified
1887 9- 7-10 Disclosure and reporting regulations for independent expenditures in city elections 2 Added 1.16.010 — 1.16.060
1888 11-15-2010 Fire code 1 Ch. 4.08
1889 11-15-2010 Building regulations 1 Dltd Chs. 12.24, 12.26, 12.28, 12.32, 12.38
2 Ch. 12.04
3 Ch. 12.12
4 Added Ch. 12.13
5 Ch. 12.14
6 Ch. 12.16
7 Ch. 12.20
8 Added Ch. 12.21
9 Added Ch. 12.23
10 Ch. 12.44
11 Ch. 12.46
1890 11-15-2010 Massage therapy 1 Added Ch. 10.90
2 Dltd Ch. 8.34
1891 11- 2-2010 Maximum special paramedic tax rate 1 3.28.040
2 3.28.050
1892 2-22-2011 Zoning amendments 1 14.16.370
2 Added 14.18.045
3 14.18.090
1893 3- 7-2011 Temporary moratorium on large group homes Not codified
1894 4- 4-2011 Temporary moratorium on large group homes Not codified
1895 5-16-2011 Planned development district amendment Not codified
1896 7- 5-2011 Paramedic tax rate amendment Not codified
1897 8-15-2011 Construction and demolition material recovery 2 Dltd 12.46.010—12.46.070
1897 8-15-2011 Construction and demolition material recovery Added 12.46.010—12.46.050
1898 8-15-2011 Master fee schedule 1 3.34.040
1899 9- 6-2011 Voluntary alternative redevelopment program Not codified
1900 12- 5-2011 Temporary moratorium of the establishment and operation of certain large group homes Not codified
1901 12-19-2011 Planned development (PD-1754) district amendment Not codified
1902 12-19-2011 Development agreement (DA97-1) amendment #2 Not codified
1903 3- 5-2012 Council meeting times and office hours 1 2.04.010
1903 3- 5-2012 Council meeting times and office hours 2 2.12.220
1904 5-21-2012 Paramedic tax rates Not codified
1905 6-18-2012 Rezoning Not codified
1906 8- 6-2012 Regulation of consumption of alcoholic beverages and possession of open containers 1 8.18.010C
1906 8- 6-2012 Regulation of consumption of alcoholic beverages and possession of open containers 2 8.18.020
1906 8- 6-2012 Regulation of consumption of alcoholic beverages and possession of open containers 3 8.18.030
1906 8- 6-2012 Regulation of consumption of alcoholic beverages and possession of open containers 4 Dltd 8.18.040
1906 8- 6-2012 Regulation of consumption of alcoholic beverages and possession of open containers 5 8.18.050
1907 10- 1-2012 Prohibiting the use of polystyrene foam disposable food packaging 2 Added 10.92.010 — 10.92.040
1908 10-15-2012 Clean indoor and outdoor air and health protection 1 Added 9.04.010 — 9.04.130
2 Dltd 8.14.010- 8.14.160
1909 1- 7-2013 Planned development wetland overlay district (PD1764-WO) amendment Not codified
1910 5-20-2013 Planned development (PD1675) district amendment Not codified
1911 6- 3-2013 Continuing the paramedic tax rates Not codified
1912 6- 3-2013 Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District 2 Dltd 10.08.010— 10.08.100
3 Added 10.09.010 — 10.09.100
1913 8- 5-2013 Transactions and use tax 2 3.19.010 — 3.19.150
1914 12- 2-2013 Fire code 1 4.08.010 — 4.08.140
1915 12- 2-2013 Newspaper rack encroachments 2 11.04.020
3 11.04.030.040
4 11.04.070 — 11.04.070.040
1916 12- 2-2013 Building codes 1 12.12.010— 12.12.030
2 12.13.010— 12.13.030
3 12.14.010— 12.14.030
4 12.16.010— 12.16.030
5 12.20.010— 12.20.030
6 12.21.010— 12.21.030
7 12.23.010— 12.23.030
8 Rpld 12.30.010— 12.30.080
9 Rpld 12.44.010— 12.44.080
Rpld 12.46.010— 12.46.060
1917 12-16-2013 Transactions and use tax 2 Rpld 3.19.010 — 3.19.150
1918 1-21-2014 Business license tax 1 Ch. 10.04 (tit.)
2 10.04.010 X.
3 Added 10.04.010 Y.11., 12.
4 10.04.020
5 10.04.070
6 10.04.105
7 10.04.118
8 10.04.130
9 10.04.190 (tit.)
10 10.04.200
11 10.04.210
12 Rpld 10.04.100 , 10.04.160
1919 3- 3-2014 Approving a leaseof real property to the San Rafael Yacht Club Not codified
1920 3- 3-2014 Regulations for the use of single use carryout bags 2 Added 10.94.010 — 10.94.100
1921 5-19-2014 Continuing the paramedic tax rates for residential and non-residential properties Not codified
1922 6-16-2014 New requirements for encroachments for emergency work; new construction standards for work damaging public streets; procedures for obtaining a tidelands permit 2 11.04.020
3 11.04.030.020
4 11.04.030.050
5 17.10.020
6 17.10.030
7 17.10.040
1923 6-16-2014 Amending discretionary review requirements; implementing new state laws and general plan policies; revising animal permit requirements Rpld 6.04.010 — 6.04.100
Added 6.04.010 — 6.04.100
14.03.030
14.04.020
14.05.020
14.05.022
14.05.030
14.06.020
14.08.020
14.09.020
14.12.020
14.12.030
14.13.020
14.13.040
14.16.010
14.16.020
Added 14.16.025
Added 14.16.115
14.16.130
14.16.132
14.16.140
14.16.220
Added 14.16.225
Added 14.16.227
Added 14.16.243
Added 14.16.295
Added 14.16.305
Added 14.16.307
14.16.320
14.16.360
14.16.370
14.17.010
14.17.020
Added 14.17.120
14.17.130
14.18.040
14.18.045
14.18.130 D.
14.18.160
14.18.170
14.18.240
14.19.055
14.19.070
14.25.040
14.25.050 G.2.
1924 9-15-2014 Amending permit and performance standard requirements for large family day care homes for children located in residential and residential/office districts 1 14.04.020 14.05.020 , 14.05.022 14.17.040
1926 12- 1-2014 Amending chapter 10.09 , Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District 2 10.09.010 — 10.09.100
1927 12-15-2014 Amending chapter 10.90 , Massage Therapy 1 10.90.010 — 10.90.160
1929 2-17-2015 Temporary moratorium on the establishment and operation of new massage establishments Not codified
1930 5-18-2015 Continuing the paramedic tax rates for residential and non-residential properties Not codified
1931 5-18-2015 Rezoning Not codified
1932 6-15-2015 Amending chapter 9.30 , Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention 1 9.30.020 — 9.30.100
9.30.140 , 9.30.150
Added 9.30.151
9.30.160 , 9.30.170 , 9.30.190 , 9.30.220 , 9.30.230 , 9.30.260 , 9.30.270
Rpld 9.30.300
1933 8- 3-2015 Rezoning Not codified
1934 9-21-2015 Adding chapter 12.24, Expedited Permit Process for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Systems 1 Added Ch. 12.24, §§ 12.24.010—12.24.060
1935 10- 5-2015 Terminating a temporary moratorium on the establishment and operation of new massage establishments Not codified
1936 11- 2-2015 Rezoning Not codified
1937 1-19-2016 Amending chapter 14.03 , Definitions; 14.04 , Residential Districts; 14.16 , Site and Use Regulations; and 14.17 Performance Standards 1 14.04.020
2 14.03.030
Added 14.16.286
14.17.040D.5.
1938 4-18-2016 Amending chapter 9.04 , Clean Indoor and Outdoor Air and Health Protection 1, 2 9.04.030
3 9.04.050B.9
4 9.04.060
5 Added 9.04.070D
1939 5- 2-2016 Amending chapter 8.19 , Social Host Ordinance 1—4 8.19.020 — 8.19.050
1940 5-16-2016 Continuing the paramedic tax rates for residential and non-residential properties Not codified
1941 7-18-2016 Amending chapter 5.40 , Stopping, Standing and Parking 1—4 5.40.140
5 Added 5.40.145
1942 6- 7-2016 Amending chapter 3.36 , revising and increasing the existing special library services parcel tax 2 3.36.010 — 3.36.080
1943 11-21-2016 Amending Title 12 , Building Regulations by readopting various Building Codes and amendments 1 12.12.010—12.12.030
2 12.13.010—12.13.030
3 12.14.010—12.14.030
4 12.16.010—12.16.030
5 12.20.010—12.20.030
6 12.21.010—12.21.030
7 Added 12.22.010—12.22.030
8 12.23.010—12.23.030
1944 11-21-2016 Amending chapter 4.08 , Fire Code 1 4.08.010 — 4.08.140
1945 12-19-2017 Amending chapter 12.36, Report of Residential Building Record 1 Rpld 12.36.010— 12.36.110
Added 12.36.010— 12.36.130
1946 4-17-2017 Adding a new chapter 2.02 , Elections 1 Added 2.02.010 — 2.02.040
1947 5-15-2017 Amending the paramedic tax rates within the voter-approved limit Not codified
1948 10-16-2017 Adds a new chapter 11.60 regulating maintenance and repair of sidewalks 1 Added 11.60.010 — 11.60.080
1949 12- 4-2017 Amending Title 10 to add a new chapter 10.96 regulating cannabis businesses within city limits 2 Added 10.96.010 — 10.96.120
1950 1-16-2018 Amending chapter 8.19 , Social Host Ordinance 2 8.19.020 — 8.19.070
1951 1-16-2018 Amending Title 5 to add a new chapter 5.38 related to traffic safety rules for the use of medians 2 Added 5.38.010 — 5.38.040
1952 2- 5-2018 Approving a site lease and a lease agreement relating to the San Rafael Joint Powers Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 Not codified
1953 2- 5-2018 Amending chapters 5.40 and 5.12 regarding time-limited parking on city streets 1 5.40.030
2 5.12.090
1954 2-20-2018 Amending title 12 to add a new chapter 12.25 establishing an expedited permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations 2 Added 12.25.010— 12.25.050
1955 3-19-2018 Amending title 14 to incorporate zoning regulations for cannabis use Exh. A, §§ 1, 2 14.03.030
Exh. A, §§ 3, 4 14.05.020
Exh. A, §§ 5, 6 14.06.020
Exh. A, § 7 14.13.030
Exh. A, § 8 Rpld 14.16.245
Exh. A, § 9 Added 14.16.045
Exh. A, § 10 14.16.220.F.l
Exh. A, § 11 14.18.040
1956 4-16-2018 Establishes a By-District Election Process in four council districts pursuant to California Election Law 1 Rpld 2.02.040
Added 2.02.040
2 Added 2.02.050
3 Added 2.02.060
1957 5- 7-2018 Amending Ch. 2.55 , Purchasing Policy and repealing Ch. 2.60 , Professional Services Agreements 1 2.55.010 — 2.55.270
2 Rpld 2.60.010— 2.60.070
1958 5-21-2018 Amends the paramedic service special tax rates for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 1 Omitted
1959 6- 4-2018 Amending Ch. 6.10 , Animals, adopting by reference animal control regulations 1 6.10.010
6.10.030
6.10.040
6.10.050
1960 6- 4-2018 Amends Ch. 10.96 , Medical Cannabis Business, to authorize an additional category of cannabis business license 2 10.96.050
1961 7-16-2018 Amends Title 3 to add a new chapter 3.40 , Cannabis Industry Tax 1 Added 3.40.010 — 3.40.310
1962 10- 1-2018 Approving an amendment to Planned Development Zoning to separate 1650 Los Camos Drive from existing PD-1950 and create a ne PD Zoning District for 1650 Los Gamos Drive Omitted
1963 10- 1-2018 Approving a City-initiated rezoning of an existing Planned Development (PD-1950) District for 1600 Los Gamos Drive to remove references to the 1650 Los Gamos Drive property Omitted
1964 11-19-2018 Amends Title 11 Public Works 2(Exh. A) 11.04.030.020
Amends Title 14 Zoning 2(Exh. B), § 1 14.03.030
2(Exh. B), § 2 14.04.020
2(Exh. B), §§ 3, 4 14.05.020
2(Exh. B), § 5 14.05.030
2(Exh. B), §§ 6, 7 14.06.020
2(Exh. B), § 8 14.09.020
2(Exh. B), § 9 14.10.020
2(Exh. B), § 10 14.12.030
2(Exh. B), § 11 14.16.020
2(Exh. B), § 12 14.16.045
2(Exh. B), § 13 14.16.120
2(Exh. B), § 14 14.16.140
2(Exh. B), § 15 Added 14.16.245
2(Exh. B), § 16 14.16.305
2(Exh. B), § 17 Added 14.16.335
2(Exh. B), § 18 Added 14.17.030
2(Exh. B), § 19 14.17.100
2(Exh. B), § 20 14.18.010
2(Exh. B), § § 21 —23 14.18.040
2(Exh. B), § 24 14.18.060
2(Exh. B), § 25 14.18.080
2(Exh. B), § 26 14.18.090
2(Exh. B), § 27 14.18.120
2(Exh. B), § 28 14.18.220
2(Exh. B), § 29 14.19.030
2(Exh. B), § 30 14.19.055
2(Exh. B), § 31 14.19.080
2(Exh. B), § 32 14.24.020
2(Exh. B), § 33 14.25.040
2(Exh. B), § 34 14.25.060
Amends Title 14 Zoning Map 2(Exh. C)
1965 12- 3-2018 Amends 3.28 regarding the paramedic service special tax div. 2 3.28.080
1966 12-17-2018 Amends Title 10 to add a new chapter 10.98 , Rental Housing Source of Income Discrimination div. 2 Added 10.98.010 — 10.98.080
1967 12-17-2018 Amends Title 14 Zoning 1, 2 14.03.030
3—5 14.16.360
6 Added 14.16.361
1968 3-18-2019 Regulating cannabis businesses div. 2 10.96.010 — 10.96.080
Rpld 10.96.090
Rnbd 10.96.100 —10.96.120
as 10.96.090 — 10.96.110
1969 3-18-2019 Speed limit increase Omitted
1970 6- 3-2019 Tobacco retail sales div. 2 8.15.005 — 8.15.030
Rnbd 8.15.100
as 8.15.040
Rnbd 8.15.110
as 8.15.050
Added 8.15.110
Rnbd 8.15.120
as 8.15.100
Added 8.15.120
8.15.130
8.15.200 — 8.15.260
Added 8.15.270 , 8.15.280
1971 6-17-2019 Rental housing dispute resolution div. 2 Added 10.100.010 — 10.100.080
1972 6-17-2019 Cause required for eviction div. 2 Added 10.105.010 — 10.105.090
1973 11- 4-2019 Intrusion detection alarm systems div. 2 Rpld 8.20.010 —8.20.210
Added 8.20.010 — 8.20.100
1974 11-18-2019 Building regulations div. 1 Rpld 12.04.010—12.04.030
Rpld 12.12.010—12.12.030
Rpld 12.13.010—12.13.030
Rpld 12.14.010—12.14.030
Rpld 12.16.010—12.16.030
Rpld 12.20.010—12.20.030
Rpld 12.21.010—12.21.030
Rpld 12.22.010—12.22.030
Rpld 12.23.010—12.23.030
Rpld 12.24.010—12.24.060
Rpld 12.25.010—12.25.050
Rpld 12.34.010—12.34.140
Rpld 12.36.010—12.36.130
Rpld 12.40.010—12.40.060
Rpld 12.42.010—12.42.130
Rpld 12.45.010—12.45.060
Added 12.100.010 — 12.100.050
Added 12.101.010 — 12.101.040
Added 12.102.010 — 12.102.060
Added 12.103.010 — 12.103.030
Added 12.104.010 — 12.104.110
Added 12.105.010 — 12.105.070
Added 12.106.010 — 12.106.030
Added 12.107.010 — 12.107.050
Added 12.108.010 — 12.108.040
Added 12.109.010 — 12.109.090
Added 12.110.010 — 12.110.060
Added 12.111.010 — 12.111.040
Added 12.112.010 — 12.112.030
Added 12.113.010 — 12.113.050
Added 12.114.010 — 12.114.040
Added 12.115.010 — 12.115.030
Added 12.116.010 — 12.116.050
Added 12.200.010 , 12.200.020
Added 12.210.010
Added 12.220.010
Added 12.230.010 , 12.230.020
Added 12.235.010 , 12.235.020
Added 12.240.010
Added 12.245.010
Added 12.250.010
Added 12.255.010 , 12.255.020
Added 12.260.010 , 12.260.020
Added 12.265.010 , 12.265.020
Added 12.300.010 — 12.300.110
Added 12.310.010 — 12.310.130
Added 12.315.010 — 12.315.050
Added 12.320.010 — 12.320.060
Added 12.325.010 — 12.325.140
Added 12.335.010 — 12.335.130
Added 12.340.010 — 12.340.060
Added 12.345.010 — 12.345.060
1975 11-18-2019 California Fire Code div. 1 4.08.010 — 4.08.140
1976 11-18-2019 Short-term rental program div. 2 3.20.020
Added 10.110.010 , 10.110.020
14.03.030
1977 11-18-2019 Exemption from noise regulations for the use of generators for emergencies and utility power outages div. 2 8.13.020
8.13.070
1978 1-21-2020 Speed limits Omitted
1979 2-18-2020 Rezoning Omitted
1980 4- 6-2020 Height bonuses 2(Exh. A) 14.16.190.A
1981 4- 6-2020 Rezoning Omitted
1982 4- 6-2020 Adopting a development agreement Omitted
1983 4-20-2020 Zoning map Omitted
1984 5- 4-2020 Telecommunication agency 3 Rpld 10.74.010—10.74.290
1985 6-15-2020 Paramedic service special tax rates 1—3 Omitted
1986 12- 7-2020 Transactions and use tax 1 Added 3.19A.010 — 3.19A.150
1987 1-19-2021 Temporary moratorium on rent increases Omitted
1988 2-16-2021 Vegetation management and wildfire mitigation standards 1 4.12.010
4.12.030
1989 2-16-2021 Regulating parking on narrow, hilly city streets 1 5.40.080
1990 3- 1-2021 Amending Title 14 Zoning div. 1.1 14.04.040 (table)
div. 2, 1.2 14.05.030 (table)
div. 2, 1.3 14.16.030
div. 2, 1.4 14.16.190
div. 2, 1.5 14.16.300
div. 2, 1.6 14.28.040
1991 3- 1-2021 Amending Section 14.25.040 exempting from environmental and design review any public art projects that underfo review through a separate review process established by the city for that purpose div. 1 14.25.040.A.
div. 2 14.25.040.D.
1992 3-15-2021 Adding Chapter 10.111 entitled "Relocation Assistance in Opportunity Zones" 2 Added 10.111.010 — 10.111.090
1993 5-17-2021 Approving a lease of real property at 1125 B Street (Boyd Gate House) to the Marin History Museum Omitted
1994 6-21-2021 An urgency ordinance pursuant to California Government Code Section 36937(b), barring evictions in the city through September 30, 2021 due to the public health emergency arising from Covid-19 Omitted
1995 7- 6-2021 An urgency ordinance, pursuant to California Government Code Section 36937(b), prohibiting camping or lodging at any time in Boyd Park and in city parking garages Omitted
1996 8-16-2021 Amending Title 14 , Zoning Ordinance and amending the Zoning Map to A) Repeal the existing Downtown Zoning Districts, and replace with Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU) District; B) Amend, delete and replace certain zoning provisions applicable to Downtown San Rafael; and C) Amend, delete and replace other zoning regulations to comply with state law and incorporate other minor changes, corrections and updates (Case Nos. ZO21-003 and ZC21-002) div. 2(Exh. A, 1.1) 14.01.020
div. 2(Exh. A, 1.2) Omitted
div. 2(Exh. A, 2.1 ) 14.02.030.B. (table)
div. 2(Exh. A, 3.1 ) 14.03.030
div. 2(Exh. A, 4.1) 14.04.040 (J) (note)
div. 2(Exh. A, 5.1) 14.05.010.L.
Rpld 14.05.010.P.— U.
div. 2(Exh. A, 5.2) 14.05.022
Rpld 14.05.022 (table)
div. 2(Exh. A, 5.3) 14.05.032
Rpld 14.05.032 (table)
div. 2(Exh. A, 6.1) 14.16.040
div. 2(Exh. A, 6.2) 14.16.140
div. 2(Exh. A, 6.3) 14.16.150.A.2.
div. 2(Exh. A, 6.4) 14.16.150.G.
div. 2(Exh. A, 6.5) 14.16.190
div. 2(Exh. A, 6.6) 14.16.243
div. 2(Exh. A, 6.7) 14.16.260
div. 2(Exh. A, 6.8) 14.16.295
div. 2(Exh. A, 7.1) Rpld 14.17.050
div. 2(Exh. A, 7.2) 14.17.100
div. 2(Exh. A, 8.1) 14.18.010.H.
Rpld 14.18.010.I.
div. 2(Exh. A, 8.2) Added 14.18.020.D.
div. 2(Exh. A, 8.3) 14.18.030
14.18.040 (table)
div. 2(Exh. A, 8.4) 14.18.050.F.
div. 2(Exh. A, 8.5) 14.18.060
div. 2(Exh. A, 8.6) Rpld 14.18.061
div. 2(Exh. A, 8.7) 14.18.120.E.
div. 2(Exh. A, 8.8) 14.18.160
div. 2(Exh. A, 9.1) 14.19.053.I.
div. 2(Exh. A, 9.2) 14.19.065
div. 2(Exh. A, 9.3) 14.19-2 (table)
div. 2(Exh. A, 9.4) 14.19.070.G.
div. 2(Exh. A, 10.1) Added 14.25.010.H.
div. 2(Exh. A, 10.2) 14.25.040
div. 2(Exh. A, 10.3) 14.25.050.B.
div. 2(Exh. C, 1.1) 14.03.030
div. 2(Exh. C, 2.1 ) 14.05.020 (table)
Rpld Table 14.05.020 (note)
div. 2(Exh. C, 3.1 ) 14.06.020 (table)
div. 2(Exh. C, 4.1) Rpld 14.17.040
div. 2(Exh. C, 5.1) 14.22.180
div. 2(Exh. C, 6.1) 14.23.170
div. 2(Exh. C, 7.1) 14.24.150
div. 2(Exh. C, 8.1) 14.25.200
div. 2(Exh. C, 9.1) 14.27.010
1997 8-16-2021 Adopting the Downtown San Rafael Precise Plan—Chapter 9 Downtown Form-Based Code to serve as the promary regulatory City Zoning Code for Downtown Dan Rafael (Case No. Z021-004) Omitted
1998 8-16-2021 Amending the Code to change the name of Title 19 from "Open Space" to "Public Parks, Property, and Open Space"; to repeal Chapter 8.10 , Parks and Recreation and add a new Chapter 19.20 , Parks and Recreation; to repeal Chapter 5.70 , Meetings Assemblies and Parades in Public Places and add a new Chapter 19.30 , Assemblies and Parades in Public Streets and Rights-of-Ways; to add a new Chapter 19.40 , Expressive Activities in Public Places; to add new Section 5.60.054 to Chapater 5.60 , Parking Regulations 2 Title 19 (tit.)
3 Rpld 8.10.010— 8.10.190
4(Exh. A) Added 19.20.010 — 19.20.110
5 Rpld 5.70.010— 5.70.130
6(Exh. B) Added 19.30.010 — 19.30.130
7(Exh. C) Added 19.40.010 — 19.40.130
8 Added 5.60.054
1999 9-13-2021 Adding Chapter 2.22 entitled "Background Checks" 2 Added 2.22.010
2000 9-20-2021 Approving and authorizing the mayor to execute a ground lease of the real property at 855 C Street, San Rafael (Centertown) to Centertown II, LP Omitted
2001 10-18-2021 An urgency ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on the issuance of accessory dwelling unit and junior accessory dwelling unit permits on properties located on certain hillside streets within the city and declaring the urgency thereof Omitted
2002 12- 6-2021 Amending Title 1 , General Provisions, Title 4 , Fire, Title 12 , Building Regulations, and Title 14 , Zoning Ordinance related to regulations of accessory dwelling units div. 1 1.40.070
div. 2 4.08.120
div. 3 12.200.020
div. 4 14.03.030
div. 5 14.04.020 (table)
div. 6 14.04.030 (table)
div. 7 14.05.020 (table)
div. 8 14.05.022 (table)
div. 9 Rpld 14.16.020E.2.e.
Rnbd 14.16.020E.2.f.
as 14.16.020E.2.e.
div. 10 14.16.240B.2.
div. 11 14.16.285
div. 12 Rpld 14.16.286
div. 13 14.18.040 (table)
div. 14 Rpld 14.25.040A. 2.d.
2003 2-22-2022 Approving a planned development rezoning Omitted
2004 3- 7-2022 Amending refuse and recycled materials collection and disposal 1 Rpld 9.19.010 — 9.19.390
Added 9.19.010 — 9.19.410
2005 4-18-2022 Paramedic service special tax rates 1 Omitted
2006 5- 2-2022 Establishing a streamlined review for certain residential projects 1 14.25.070
2007 5- 2-2022 Adding police acquisition and use of military equipment 2 Added 2.52.010 — 2.52.040
2008 5-16-2022 Prohibiting smoking in open spaces 2 9.04.030
9.04.090
19.10.060
2009 5-16-2022 Amending building codes 2 12.200.020
3 12.255.020
2010 6-21-2022 Amending the park and recreation commission 1 2.16.020 , 2.16.021
Rpld 2.16.022
2.16.023
2011 6-21-2022 Amending the planning commission 1 2.16.040 — 2.16.070
Rpld 2.16.080
2.16.090 — 2.16.110
2012 6-21-2022 Establishing a temporary moratorium barring evictions Omitted
2013 8- 1-2022 Amending zoning and subdivisions 2 Added 14.16.282
3 Added 15.155.010 — 15.155.030
4 14.03.030
14.04.020
14.04.030
14.12.040
14.16.285.B.
14.18.040
15.07.020
15.07.030
Added 15.07.375
2014 8- 1-2022 Regulations of small off-road engines 2 Added 8.40.010 — 8.40.060
2015 9- 6-2022 Amends zoning and adds animal care facilities 2 14.05.020 (Table)
3 14.06.020 (Table)
4 Added 14.17.040
2016 10- 3-2022 Adds streetaries outdoor eating areas and amends zoning div. 2(Exh. A) Added 11.70.010 — 11.70.130
1 14.16.277
2 14.17.110.B
3 14.05.020 (Table)
4 14.06.020 (Table)
5 14.08.020 (Table)
2017 10- 3-2022 Board of library trustees div. 1 2.16.030
2.16.031
Rpld 2.16.032
2.16.033
2018 10- 3-2022 Design review board div. 1 14.25.070
div. 2 Added 2.16.120 — 2.16.122
2019 10- 3-2022 Fire commission div. 1 2.16.011
2.16.012
2.16.013
2020 11- 7-2022 Fire code div. 1 4.08.010 — 4.08.140
2021 11-21-2022 Building regulations 1 12.100.010
12.105.050
12.109.040
12.109.050
12.200.020
12.210.010
12.220.010
12.230.020
Rpld 12.235.010 , 12.235.020
Added 12.235.010
12.240.010
12.245.010
12.250.010
12.255.020
12.260.020
12.265.020
2 Added 12.350.010 — 12.350.060
2022 12- 5-2022 Building regulations div. 1 Ch. 12.235 (title)
12.235.010 , 12.235.020
Rpld 12.245.010
Added 12.245.010 , 12.245.020
Rpld 12.250.010
Added 12.250.010 , 12.250.020
2023 12-19-2022 Rezoning Omitted
2024 1-17-2023 Fee and service charge revenue/cost comparison system div. 1 Rpld 3.34.010 —3.34.070
Added 3.34.010 , 3.34.020
2025 2- 6-2023 Public works contract policy div. 1 11.50.020.F., G.
11.50.050 , 11.50.060
11.50.090.A., C.
11.50.120
11.50.150.A.
11.50.160.B.
11.50.180.A., B.
2026 5- 1-2023 Paramedic service special tax Omitted
2027 5- 1-2023 Regulation of foodware for retail food vendors 2 Rpld 10.92.010 — 10.92.040
Added 10.92.010 — 10.92.100
2028 6- 5-2023 Zoning map Omitted
2029 6- 5-2023 Zoning map Omitted
2030 7-17-2023 2 Added 19.50.010 — 19.50.050
3 Rpld 5.60.054
Added 5.60.054
19.10.060 (4)
19.20.080 (C)
2031 11-20-2023 Regular meetings div. 1 2.04.010
2032 12-18-2023 Affordable housing requirement 2 14.16.030 D., E.
2033 2-20-2024 Gender-neutral language 4 1.08.090
10.04.010
14.03.020 E.
2034 4-15-2024 Cause required to terminate tenancy 2 10.105.040
Notice of termination 10.105.050
2035 5- 6-2024 Camping on public property 2 Rpld 19.50.010 — 19.50.050
Added 19.50.010 — 19.50.060
2036 6- 3-2024 Building Regulations div. 1 Rpld 12.235.010 , 12.235.020
12.245.010 , 12.245.020
12.250.010 , 12.250.020
Added 12.235.010 , 12.235.020
12.245.010
12.250.010
Added 12.360.010 — 12.360.040
2037 7-15-2024 Protection of flood hazard areas 2 18.20.010
18.30.020
18.40.010
18.40.030
18.50.010
18.50.030
18.50.050
2039 7-15-2024 Boards and commissions 2(Exh. A) 2.16.040
2.16.110
Rpld 2.16.120 — 2.16.122
Zoning 3(Exh. B) 14.03.030
14.07.070
14.12.030 , 14.12.040
14.16.140
14.16.190
14.16.360
14.18.160
14.19.043
14.19.053
14.19.055
14.24.020
14.25.020
14.25.030
14.25.050 , 14.25.060
Rpld 14.25.070
14.25.080
14.29.010
Subdivisions 4(Exh. C) 15.07.020 , 15.07.030
15.06.110
2040 9- 3-2024 Camping on Public Property 2 19.50.010 — 19.50.060
2041 9- 3-2024 Filing, processing, and action 2 15.155.020
Minor Subdivisions (Four or Fewer Lots) 3 15.03.050
15.03.120
2042 9-16-2024 Enforcement and penalties div. 1 9.04.120
2044 12-16-2024 Parcel Tax for Planning and Construction of a New Albert Park Main Library and Community Center 3 Added 3.42.010 — 3.42.080
2045 3- 3-2025 Speed limit reductions Omitted
2046 4-21-2025 Camping on public property 2 19.50.010 — 19.50.060
2047 5-19-2025 An ordinance of the City of San Rafael to designate fire hazard severity zones in local responsibility areas Omitted
2048 5-19-2025 Purchasing policy div. 1 2.55.020 G.
2.55.040
2.55.080
2.55.260
2049 5-19-2025 Public works contract policy div. 1 11.50.040
11.50.110 C.
2050 8-18-2025 An ordinance of the city council of the City of San Rafael repealing and replacing Ordinance No. 2038 to add language under division 2, paragraph 3, related to payment method for council compensation Omitted
2051 9- 2-2025 Operation of electric mobility devices div. 2 Added 5.35.010 — 5.35.050
2052 9-15-2025 Building Regulations div. 1 12.100.010
12.200.010 , 12.200.020
12.210.010
12.220.010
12.230.010 , 12.220.020
12.235.010
12.240.010
12.245.010
12.250.010
12.255.010 , 12.250.020
12.260.010 , 12.260.020
12.265.010 , 12.265.020
12.360.010 — 12.360.040
2053 11- 3-2025 Regulations of Sidewalk Vendors 1 Added 10.50.010 — 10.50.150
2054 11- 3-2025 Fire Code div. 2 4.08.010 — 4.08.140
2055 11-17-2025 Clean Indoor and Outdoor Air and Health Protection div. 1 9.04.070
9.04.120
2056 11-17-2025 An urgency ordinance of the city council adopting reasonable local standards and procedures for homeless shelters pursuant to Government Code Sections 8698, et seq; CEQA Determination: not a project per Government Code Sections 65660(b), 65662; CEQA Guideline 15378(b)(2), (4), (5); alternatively exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3) [Common Sense]; 15269(c) [Emergency] Omitted
2057 12- 1-2025 An uncodified ordinance of the city council adopting reasonable local standards and procedures for homeless shelters pursuant to Government Code Sections 8698, et seq; CEQA Determination: not a project per Government Code Sections 65660(b), 65662; CEQA Guideline 15378(b)(2), (4), (5); alternatively exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3) [Common Sense]; 15269(c) [Emergency] Omitted

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